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The Secret of Seeing

The Secret of Seeing

For the Spring 2020 issue of Michigan BLUE magazine, I am pleased to share an article I wrote and provided all photographs for, including the cover. The piece has some of my thoughts on wandering and seeing mixed with my personal experiences as a diver. My interest in...

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Wood Lily and sunburst

Wood Lily and sunburst

Today was one of those days where I didn't think I was going to come up with any shots worth keeping as it had a stressful start.   Despite getting up early enough - add in equipment misplacement issues and navigational issues in getting here to throw off your...

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The black background

The black background

Quite a few nature photographers carry around a black velvet cloth with them when they photograph wildflowers. The purpose is to completely get rid of distracting background elements and it can create quite a dramatic effect complimenting the subject. I don't use this...

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Rare finds

Rare finds

There are quite a few wildflowers around Michigan that I would consider 'rare finds,' such as these showy lady slipper orchids that I shot this weekend.   In fact, it is even rarer that you would happen to stumble upon these by yourself just 'walking in the woods.'  ...

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